Coyote is a privately owned dam located in Hayden, Colorado, along the Deacon Gulch River. Built in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 115 acre-feet, Coyote serves primarily for tailings purposes. Despite being regulated and inspected by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated."

The dam's hazard potential is categorized as "Low," yet its risk assessment is marked as "High (2)." While there are no spillways present, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 4750 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 1 acre, Coyote poses some risk management challenges that may need to be addressed in the future. Despite being last inspected in 1999, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and assess the potential risks associated with Coyote to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding environment and communities.